The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup

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196: How To Make Friends With Warlords And Other Dangerous Individuals – Kolja Spori

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07/13/22 • 74 min

Dr. Kolja Spori, Formula 1 Agent and Austrian Economist who has visited all 193 countries of the world. In his quest to seek truth and liberty, he met freedom fighters, guerrillas and warlords, such as the FARC leaders "Black Death" and Tanja Nijmeijer in the Colombian mountains, the Russian Nightwolf "Chirurg" in Crimea, Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov in Grozny, and Liberia's putschist Prince Johnson in Monrovia. Kolja narrowly missed the bombing of Donbas rebel leader Alexander Sakharchenko in the Separatist Cafè Donezk, and he won a staredown against US "Defence Secretary" Donald Rumsfeld in an elevator in Batumi. He is often known by his nickname Dr. Dangerzone and is the Ambassador of Germany to the World’s youngest country: Liberland, and he also happens to be a very dear friend of mine, so I’m really excited to have him on our show!

A GLIMPSE INTO MY CONVERSATION WITH KOLJA

What an intense conversation with Kolja on the most dangerous cities and countries you can travel to and what can happen at any moment while you are there.
What life is like when you have visited every UN country in the world, especially war zones...
We talk about THE most dangerous capital in the world and what the government does and doesn’t do to protect its citizens.
On the other hand, we talk about Russia and the freedom from government and what it’s like in Siberia. Such dichotomy.
I really wanted to understand what is it about these dangerous countries or the war zone that attracted Kolja to want to visit and see them, and why he continues to visit them again and again.
Listen in as Kolja describes war zones and crisis areas in Belfast, Northern Ireland... what it felt like and the process he undertook to be able to process what was happening... countries like Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and the Congo... each one more dangerous than the other
How hiring a local taxi driver in these horrific war zone areas who can explain why after so many years these things are still happening, can impact who you are as a person and why it’s so important to understand the truth.
Find out which city and country are Kolja’s most favourite of all the countries he has visited in his lifetime. I bet you’ll never guess.
How the information we get on television or in our mainstream media is the direct opposite of the reality on the ground, as we discuss several different countries and what life is actually like living there.
Extreme Traveller Congress... from billionaire to backpacker, how 150 participants come together, no matter what they’ve done in the past, and why it just doesn’t matter, all for the love of travel and adventure.
We discuss in detail what life is like for Kolja now, living in Monaco, after spending years travelling... is this still a passion for him?
I wanted to understand what Kolja has learned from visiting all of these different types of war zone countries and meeting the players that are involved? What have been his insights?
If you have an extra $250,000 sitting around and want to do something so radical that almost no one else on earth has done or even heard about, then listen as Kolja pitches you on his next adventure of 2023.

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HOW TO CONTACT KOLJA SPORI

Spori.net

CONCLUSION

This was a fun hour spent with my friend, smoking a cigar and talking about our radical travels throughout our lives. I’m not a jealous person, but wow, Kolja’s experiences have been just mind-blowing for me. If you’re viewing war zones through the lens of mainstream media and believe what you see and read, this episode will open your eyes to the truth of what is actually happening on the ground.

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153: Creating A Support Network For The Worlds Poorest – Gret Glyer

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09/15/21 • 63 min

Gret Glyer is the founder of DonorSee, a support network for the world's poorest. Their Mission is to become the world's fastest-growing charity platform and usher in a new age of global charity by raising the industry's standards for transparency, immediacy, and innovation.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

Exactly how to make a difference in the life of an infant child, a widow or an orphaned child....and how to help them possibly provide for themselves for a lifetime!
Who really benefits from donating as little as $10 a month to people from the poorest country on the planet?
Why it’s essentially impossible for people from developing countries like Malawi to get themselves out of poverty with the system we have without some help from outside sources
How your donation can provide simple necessities like formula and food for a child for an entire year.
A common myth about why people from Africa are some of the poorest countries in the world... This is an important concept to understand when you reach into your pocket to help and why it’s so important to help.
How to guarantee your donation goes directly to the project that you have chosen.
What happens after you donate? Listen in as Gret explains what the protocol is and how your money will be spent.
This is tax-deductible -- I would much rather see my subscribers voluntarily giving money to help families in need instead of it being wasted on taxes.

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CONCLUSION:

What a heart-wrenching conversation with Gret Glyer. Listening to his stories of living in the poorest country in the world for three years led to the founding of DonorSee. Gret believes relationships are the heartbeat of effective charity. His platform enables donors to donate directly to people in need and see the impact of their gifts with a video update on every donation. I would like to encourage you to donate; even just a small amount will make a big impact. You’ll understand my urgency once you’ve listened to Gret’s story of living overseas and how important DonorSee is.

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Into The Amazon—Then Straight To The Beach

This year, I’m taking a private group into the Amazon rainforest—then we head to Fortaleza and explore Brazil’s booming Northeast coast. Think Amazon river cruises, beachfront developments, and wide-open opportunity. From the heart of the rainforest to pristine beaches most people only dream about—this is bucket-list meets Plan-B strategy. If you’ve ever wanted to see the real Brazil and scout investments along the way, this is it. Go to ExpatMoney.com/Brazil.

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032: Building Your Dream Expat Lifestyle as a Business Owner – David McKeegan

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06/29/18 • 55 min

David McKeegan and Mikkel Thorup talk in detail about what it takes to be an expat entrepreneur. How a young couples life looks like starting in NY City as students, moving to Barcelona Spain for an MBA program, starting their careers in Finance in London, England and realizing that they just didn’t want to raise a family with both parents working 12 hour days and how could they achieve their dream life. .

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

David McKeegan is a brilliant marketer. You have to be to build a company that is successful and allows you and your family to move and live in other countries around the world. David talks about best marketing practices of outsourcing and what not to outsource. And so much more!

What’s hot for Expat communities
What pushing through looks like
Being resilient
Overcoming adversity
Travel vision for the future and what that looks like
How to build a really really successful business

BOOKS WE DISCUSS:

The End of Jobs: Money, Meaning and Freedom without the 9-to-5 By Taylor Pearson
The Millionaire Fast Lane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Life Time By MJ DeMarco
4 Hour Work Week By Tim Ferris
Topgrading By Bradford D. Smart, PhD
Beyond the E-Myth: The Evolution of an Enterprise: From a Company of One to a Company of 1,000! By Michael E Gerber

HOW TO FIND DAVID'S WORK:

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CONCLUSION

On The Expat Money Show, I aim to bring in the best Entrepreneurs from around the globe who are doing some really incredible things. David McKeegan has lived a life that most entrepreneurs strive for. David and Carrie and their 3 boys live life as an adventure! And isn’t that really what we all strive for. It's all about living life to the fullest, following your dreams, meeting new people and spending time with your spouse and children. For me this certainly is the case, and if you want a glimpse into the life of another expat entrepreneur who has created his dream life, listen to this episode.

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016: Positioning Yourself for Success – Clint Arthur

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03/09/18 • 77 min

This was such a fun interview to record, if you want to LOL and be entertained while at the same time learning heaps about positioning from an Expert in the Celebrity Entrepreneur space then this is the Podcast Episode for you!

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

Clint Arthur's Credentials: One of America's most sought-after motivational, inspirational, and entrepreneurial speakers, and the world's top expert on creating celebrity status through local TV and prestige speaking.
Bestselling Author: #1 Bestselling Author of Break Through Your Upper Limits on TV, What They Teach You At The Wharton Business School, and The President's Code: Common Traits of Uncommon Leaders.
Special Episode Highlights: Clint Arthur entertains and educates with his unique brand of comedic Celebrity Entrepreneur stories on The Expat Money Show.

HOW TO FIND CLINT'S WORK

https://www.ClintArthur.tv/

BOOKS WE DISCUSSED

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz
How to Buy Your First Home or Investment Property with No Down Payment by Carleton H. Sheets
Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki
The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Jack Canfield & Janet Switzer
Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny! by Tony Robbins

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CONCLUSION

I honestly had a giant grin on my face during this entire interview... it's such a reminder to me to always keep things fun and entertaining. I love learning and hope you do as well... and one of the easiest ways to continue to learn is to keep it fun while doing it. I believe this Episode of The Expat Money Show with Clint Arthur accomplishes that goal.

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Beginning of Q4, 2024, the Panama government has already stated that they are increasing the investment minimums for immigration from $300k to $500k for real estate; we also expect them to make this process more difficult! Because of this, I have decided to run a few quick trips to Panama for our community. Seeing the real estate in Panama is an important part of the due diligence process, that’s why I would like to pay for you to join me in Panama. All you have to do is sign up for the tour at https://expatmoney.com/fly, pay for the tour, and if you end up finding a property that fits your needs on the trip, then the amount you paid for the tour PLUS your airfare (up to $1000 USD) will be taken off the purchase price, making the entire tour and flights essentially free for you. Why am I offering you this awesome deal? Because my hope is you will hire me and my lawyers to do your immigration work! Our company has helped hundreds of people successfully go through the immigration process in Panama, and we do an excellent job, if I do say so myself. This is a service we offer to everyone in our community, but you have t...

235: Panama’s Offshore Scene: A Deep Dive into Global Strategies

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03/22/23 • 34 min

Today I am going to recap the last incredible week in Panama, beginning with a hugely informative conference for private clients and culminating in my 40th birthday party.

The last week has been unbelievable. Clients flew in from every corner of the world, literally from everywhere.

I am still decompressing from a busy and eventful week, but I wanted to first stop and take the time to record this episode for you and update you all on some other goings on here at Expat Money while everything is fresh on my mind.

PANAMA CONFERENCE AND BIRTHDAY PARTY RECAP

I recap the start of the week with the investor's conference I put on in Panama with private clients from diverse places like Germany, Thailand and New Zealand attending.
I explain the difference between my "private" clients and my "regular" clients and how you can become one!
This week highlights why I like to get to know my prospective clients personally before I take them on - because I spend a LOT of time with them!
The type of information provided at this conference would literally take months or even years of research to acquire on your own - offshore investing and residency is definitely not a 'DIY' type of thing.
Meanwhile, we also formally launched The Expats Guide on Moving to Mexico, which has already launched to #1 in the "libertarianism" category on Amazon!
I also provide a preview of the upcoming trips I am planning in the next year for private clients. If these sounds interesting to you, read this important letter and consider if becoming a private is a good fit for you.
Finally, I reflect on my 40th birthday party that was made so special by the 150 + attendees who travelled from places like Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland, the UK, Brazil, Colombia, Canada, USA, etc. - all culminating in an amazing fireworks display!
Ultimately, these events are about building a community and realizing that we aren't the crazy ones out there. We in the Expat Money community are building a better and brighter future for ourselves while much of the world goes mad.

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CONCLUSION

I hope you enjoyed today's episode in which I've provided just a small glimpse into the type of conferences, tours and celebrations I put together for my friends and clients in the Expat Money community.

I want to once again thank everyone who joined us in Panama and came out to celebrate my birthday.

And as I said earlier, and it really is worth repeating; this party is not about me...

It's about you.

We are not just some online group or a podcast, no. We are a real-life community of people who understand what is going on in the world and will actually do something about it.

Our plan is to do many more private events this year for clients, so I hope this episode will serve as a great preview of what's to come should you decide to become one. Enjoy!

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187: The 3D Gunsmith: Sean Aranda’s Worldwide Printing Guide

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05/11/22 • 62 min

Today I speak to Sean Aranda from 3D Print General. He began his 3D printing explorations by becoming the Operations Manager for SD3D in early 2015. With over a dozen FDM machines and a few hundred clients, he amassed thousands of hours of successful print time while with the company. He now runs a growing YouTube channel and promotes his new 2022 edition of 3D Printing Failures book.

SNEAK PEEK INTO TODAY'S CONVERSATION WITH SEAN

Top strategies from a pro like Sean on how you can make your own guns at home.
Step by step instructions on what you can build, where to get the plans, and other really important things so you don’t blow your hands off.
Find out what Sean is most excited about, and why... I was pretty excited too!
Advice from a pro, Sean explains everything you need to know about 3D printing and more.
The #1 question newbies like me ask a pro when it comes to 3D printing. Don’t laugh too hard!
How 3D guns actually work... Sean explains it all so you can understand it, even if you know nothing about 3D printers.
Learn what the best 3 printers are to buy and what happens if you don’t follow these guidelines.
If you think this is the hobby for you, listen as we discuss the different kinds of 3D guns and other really fun things you can make yourself.
Why 3D printers are the future and how you can build whatever you want!
The single biggest game-changer of the decade... literally as big as Bitcoin, make sure you listen to this podcast episode with Sean, you won’t be disappointed.
Sean and I discuss gun control and decentralizing self-defence because legal and law have nothing to do with morals and values.

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HOW TO REACH SEAN ARANDA & USEFUL LINKS

Sean's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/The3DPrintGeneral Sean's Twitter: https://twitter.com/3DPrintGeneral Sean's Book: https://amzn.to/3vXZQzs Guide to Getting Started: https://ctrlpew.com/the-complete-getting-started-guide CTRL Pew Twitter: https://twitter.com/CtrlPew Ender 3: https://amzn.to/39cqaNq Ender 3 V2 (some upgrades and quieter): https://amzn.to/3wdVcw6 Ender 3 S1 (more upgrades): https://amzn.to/3wgt1MZ Prusa Printers: https://www.prusa3d.com Polymaker (Sean’s favourite filament brand): https://polymaker.com

CONCLUSION

Honestly, I loved this episode with Sean. As I’ve already mentioned, I believe this will be a game-changer. You listen, you tell me your thoughts in our Forum, I really want to hear what you think.

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063: How To Protect Your Assets So No-One Would Ever Dare To Sue You - Joel Nagel

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01/30/19 • 100 min

In this interview with Joel Nagel, we discuss what asset protection is, how to protect your assets, the offshore markets, estate planning and how to make sure no-one would ever dare to sue you. Grab our brand new infographic report called “15 Global Strategies to Protect Your Wealth” for free that Joel and I created.

Interview with Joel Nagel

Joel Nagel is an internationally-recognized lawyer, visionary, and strategic thinker. He has been featured in countless business publications across the world and quoted in U.S. News & World Report as well as in Forbes Magazine. He is the founder and managing partner of Nagel & Associates, LLC, which specializes in international law, estate planning, global commercial transactions, and asset protection. And has been the Ambassador to Austria and other countries in Europe.

What are the Offshore Markets?

We start the episode off with two important definitions: What is Asset Protection? and What are the Offshore Markets?

Investopedia’s Definition of Offshore

“What is Offshore? – “Offshore” refers to a location outside of one’s national boundaries, whether or not that location is land- or water-based. The term “offshore” may be used to describe foreign banks, corporations, investments and deposits. A company may legitimately move offshore for the purpose of tax avoidance or to enjoy relaxed regulations.” I ask Joel Nagel some questions like: “Why do you use the offshore markets? Is there anything illegal, dodgy, or unethical about using the offshore markets in this manner?”

What is Asset Protection?

Investopedia’s Definition of Asset Protection: “Asset protection is the concept of and strategies for guarding one’s wealth. Asset protection is a type of financial planning intended to protect one’s assets from creditor claims. Individuals and business entities use asset protection techniques to limit creditors’ access to certain valuable assets while operating within the bounds of debtor-creditor law.” I also ask Joel Nagel some questions about asset protection like: “Why do we need asset protection? Why don’t people just use a normal asset protection lawyer and keep things onshore, or inside the USA?” Hear how Joel Nagel describes asset protection and why he decided to practice this field of law, and the very personal reasons for doing so as it will help you understand why asset protection is so important.

Estate Planning

Joel talks about how using the offshore markets and international trusts are more than just asset protection. Estate Planning is often just as important and is one of the three main reasons people go down this road. Listen in to the complete episode to hear the third major reason you might want to consider the offshore markets for more than just asset protection. Hear how the offshore markets can set your family up for generational wealth with Estate Planning and how you can responsibly pass your wealth on to your descendants.

How To Protect Your Assets

In this interview with Joel Nagel, we go into depth on multiple strategies you can use to make creditors double think about coming after you and attorneys terrified to even consider suing you. For a complete outline on how to protect your assets download “15 Global Strategies to Protect Your Wealth” in PDF for free right now.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Joel has really become a mentor to me these last couple of years. As he says in our interview: “we are cut from the same cloth" and I tend to agree with him. I hope you get as much out of this interview as I did. And if you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at The Expat Money Show make sure you sign up below for our newsletter; EMS Pulse. – My behind the scene correspondence where I give you all the intel as I travel the world building my business, develop key relationships and investing in non-traditional investments overseas (very profitably I might add!)

189: The Good, Bad, & Ugly Of Latin America – Fergus Hodgson

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05/25/22 • 50 min

Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Fergus Hodgson, a New Zealand native who grew up on a sheep farm on the North Island. University took him to the USA where he learned the importance of free speech, becoming the founding editor in chief of the PanAm Post and is the founder and director of Econ Americas, a financial consultancy devoted to Latin America. He has travelled to 19 of 20 nations in Latin America, with stays of more than a year each in Argentina and Guatemala.

SNEAK PEEK INTO TODAY'S CONVERSATION WITH FERGUS,

Are you frustrated by government institutions or feeling like you're not free in certain ways, you will enjoy this conversation I have with Fergus.
Listen in to the hear which country in Central America Fergus likes the best...and which is the ugliest...You might be surprised!
Best tips and tricks to fit into a country as an expat and not feel like an outsider.
Why learning a new language is so important when you move to a new country, and how best to accomplish this in the shortest period of time.
Fergus recounts the dystopian reality of living and working in Venezuela at the peak of the conflict...crazy times.
I chat with Fergus about what a complete totalitarian, psychopathic government can do to its beautiful people and a nation.
Learn about a country where if you are a foreigner, earning a foreign income, you can have a really great life, with amazing culture and breathtaking landscapes.
If you’re a meat-eater like me, we talk about the very best country to get your beef, they are #1 in my book.
We talk openly about Canada and why the necessity for using cryptocurrency for financial sovereignty and privacy. This will shock you, especially if you are Canadian.
Have you become a bit fat and happy or become lulled into a false sense of security, those days are over my friends. Listen as we discuss what the future could look like if things don’t change right now.
I talk with Fergus about the insights and directions of Argentina. Will they keep going in the direction of socialism and Marxism? Very interesting for sure.
And the last country we discuss is Peru...the question is, are they going down that Marxist route?

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HOW TO CONTACT FERGUS HODGSON

https://twitter.com/FergHodgson www.econamericas.com

CONCLUSION

Very knowledgeable guy Fergus is. He’s been to 19 of the 20 Latin American countries and really knows and understands them. I learned a ton from him and I know you will, don’t miss this episode.

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051: International Real Estate Investments In Belize And Nicaragua - Mike Cobb

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11/10/18 • 82 min

Mike Cobb is the Co-Founder of ECI Development, that does International Real Estate Developments in Central America and the Caribbean with a lot of the focus these days being investments in Belize and investment in Nicaragua. Mike and his family lived as Expats in Managua, Nicaragua for 14 years before returning to the States. They went there for business and stayed there by choice.

International Real Estate

Mike Cobb is extremely passionate about what opportunities the country has for Expat Entrepreneurs and International Real Estate! Have you ever wondered how someone from the USA could end up living and working in Central America? What would the draw be and why would you stay? This is the episode to listen to if Central America is where you've contemplated investing, retiring or a little of both. When Mike Cobb starting building communities in Central America, they believed that their market would be for investors to buy and to rent out as vacation homes. This was true until the baby boomers decided they could have it both ways. They could buy International Real Estate, rent out 6 months of the year and pay down their mortgage. Then as 'snow birds' spend the winter months in a fabulous community in a country that offers a high standard of living with a low cost of living.

Time Machine & Path of Progress

Mikk Cobb, what does that mean? Time Machine & Path of Progress? If you could go back 20 years and see how the path of progress was, you'd be rich. I'm sure many of you have dreamt about the 'what if's' If I only knew what the economy would be like. You still have time with an investment in Belize or an investment in Nicaragua.

Investment in Belize

Let's talk about investments in Belize and the time machine & path of Progress. In Belize, you're likely going back in time about 5-10 years. If you're talking about Nicaragua, it's more like 20 years. It truly is the best time to make an investment in Belize. Are you interested in an investment in Belize? Mike Cobb discusses what is available, what life is like in Belize and what you can expect from your investment in Belize. Are you an early baby boomer? Do you find yourself wondering if you've saved enough money to have the life you're accustomed to in the US or Canada? If not, again, this is the episode that is so important to give a listen to.

Offshore Banking in Belize

Are you an American or Canadian entrepreneur? with a viable business and paying high taxes? Let's talk about offshore banking in Belize. Life in Belize is warm and sunny most of the year. Crime is low, medical care is fantastic, in fact, they welcome medical tourism. Therefore, the real question is 'why would you stay in your home country when you can set up offshore banking in Belize and pay next to nothing in taxes and have a lower cost of living and a higher quality of life'. I know that sounds like a paradox, but it's true.

Investment in Nicaragua

Talking about investment in Nicaragua, Mike Cobb and his partner have been at this a long time and have built their company ECI from the ground up. They know what they are talking about and are an integral part of helping to develop a country so that Americans & Canadians have a resource to follow through on. For those of you who are interested in an investment in Nicaragua, an investment in Belize or Offshore Banking in Belize, don't miss this episode with Mike Cobb & Mikkel Thorup. Mike Cobb & Mikkel Thorup reminisce about what life is like living in Nicaragua with a full-time maid for $200 - $300 a month, having a coffee sack full of organic vegetables & fruits delivered to your front door every week for $8 and going to the movies for $2. Life is peaceful, safe and this may surprise many of you, they have international hospitals, so medical care is on par with the US or Canada. Listen in to hear what Mike Cobb has to say about the trends he is witnessing in Central America today! What has become common and accepted? This is a jam-packed interview. Discussions about:

BUPA - Insurance for Expats
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339: The Case For Latin America: Why Expats Are Moving South – Andrea Martinez

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup

02/19/25 • 33 min

It’s no secret I am a big fan of Latin America. I’ve called Panama my home for the past five years, and my last two children were born in Chile and Brazil. Why are so many freedom-minded individuals and families choosing Latin America as their expat destination? Today’s guest, my good friend Andrea Martinez, is here to share her insights. Originally from Ecuador and now living in Panama, Andrea has firsthand experience with the expat lifestyle. As a former pediatrician turned real estate developer, she has helped countless families make the transition to Latin America. In this episode, Andrea breaks down why more people than ever are fleeing high-tax, more expensive countries in favour of the freedoms and opportunities found south of the border. Enjoy!

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH ANDREA MARTINEZ HIEBERT

Tune in to learn why migration to Latin America has doubled in the last decade and what’s driving the trend.
Discover how weather, taxation, and government overreach are pushing people to look South of the Border for their "Plan-B."
Listen as Andrea explains how affordable Latin American real estate offers expats a chance to live in luxury at a fraction of Western prices.
Understand why cultural and political shifts in the West—especially regarding education and family values—are prompting concerned parents to relocate to Latin America.
Hear Andrea’s thoughts on Latin America’s strong family bonds and why this region remains protective of parental rights.
Learn about the taxation advantages in much of Latin America and how certain residency programs allow individuals to keep more of their hard-earned income.
Get a sneak peek into Andrea’s work developing self-sustainable communities for like-minded expats looking to start fresh.
By the end of this conversation, you’ll have a much clearer understanding of why Latin America is an expat hotspot and why it just may help you fulfill your offshore dreams.

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